According to Chapter 22, Amir Shakkar's faith was the crucial element that made his difficult situation bearable. The text states, "internally there was certain faith; because of that, everything went well." By accepting Baba's word as his medicine, he was able to endure the miserable conditions of the Chavadi for nine months. However, his patience eventually wore thin. The constant confinement began to feel like a prison, and his mind desired freedom. In a moment of weakness, he abandoned his post without Baba's permission and went to Kopergaon, where he immediately encountered a strange and consequential event involving a dying Fakir.
How did Amir Shakkar's faith play a role in his ordeal, and what happened when his patience ran out?
📖 Chapter 22